Cube has previously described the script, written by Jonathan Herman, as a comprehensive "dramatic story that encompasses hip-hop, dope-dealing, Reaganomics, AIDS, LAPD, rap feuds, FBI, PMRC, the Parental Advisory stickers on the records... all of it."

F. Gary Gray is attached to helm the project.

Reports say it is unclear whether Straight Outta Compton has received an official green light from Universal yet, but word is Gray recently shot an end-credits sequence for the film featuring Ice Cube and Dr. Dre discussing the group's legacy.